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In Marrakech, travellers often stay in a classic courtyard house converted into a cosy, culturally rich guesthouse. What is it called?
A traditional riad
Many people think NASA receives about 25% of the US federal budget. Roughly what percentage does it really receive?
About 0.5%
In DRSABCD, which first step means ensuring the area is safe for yourself, others and the patient?
Danger
What do we call something essential that we must have?
A need
What do we call the process of turning unwanted or discarded materials into products with greater value or use?
Upcycling
A small, upscale hotel with high-end design, personalised service and local historical charm, for example in Versailles, France, is called a ...?
A boutique historic inn
What is the word for withdrawing financial support or budget from a programme?
Defunding
What does the letter S stand for in DRSABCD?
Send for help (call emergency services or ask someone else to do it)
What do we call something we would like to have but can live without?
A want
In the quiz 'What kind of upcycler are you?', which result do you get with 0-6 points?
Curious Beginner
A low-impact luxury property integrated into nature and focused on conservation, like those in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is called a ...?
A sustainable eco-resort
What do we call the secondary benefits or technological innovations produced during space research?
The spillover effect
Which step means checking whether the person is conscious by talking to them and touching their shoulders?
Response
When your money is limited, which expenses should you pay for first?
Essential expenses (needs)
Unlike recycling, which often turns materials into raw material, upcycling usually keeps more of the original item's ...?
Its form or components
Which type of accommodation suits Nikko, Japan: a peaceful, nature-surrounded retreat focused on relaxation, spiritual heritage and traditions?
A mountain sanctuary / temple lodging
What term describes preventing space objects, such as asteroids, from colliding with Earth?
Planetary defence (planetary defense)
In CPR, how many chest compressions are followed by how many rescue breaths?
30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths
A smart spending strategy: pay for essentials first, think about optional purchases second. What comes third?
Leave some money for saving or for unexpected expenses
In the upcycling quiz, which result do you get with 14-20 points?
Planet Protector
Kyoto is walkable and rich in history. What is its main drawback for travellers in the Travel Consultant Challenge?
Seasonal overtourism (and higher peak rates)
True or false: in the video, the speaker argues that we should pause space exploration until Earth's problems are solved.
False - the speaker says solving Earth's problems does not require defunding space programmes, because we can and must do more than one thing at a time.
Which medical device delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm during cardiac arrest?
A defibrillator (AED)
A bus ticket to school is a need. When could transport become a want instead?
When you simply prefer taking a taxi instead of using free public transport
The environmental benefits of upcycling depend on three things. What are they?
The materials, the methods and the lifespan of the finished product